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August September 2014 Issue

Gina McCarthy: Friend of the Environment

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

When Irish America interviewed Gina McCarthy in July, 2014, she   already had a 30+ year career in the health and environmental sector, and was serving as the head of the EPA. During her term (2013-2017) McCarthy instituted regulations on carbon emissions for new vehicles and power plants, set air pollution standards for oil and gas drilling, and put in place a remarkable … [Read more...] about Gina McCarthy: Friend of the Environment

The Administrator

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by 5 Comments

Gina McCarthy, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, on why action on climate control is critical for our nation’s health. Gina McCarthy was appointed Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in June 2013, after a 30-year career in the health and environmental sector. Many see her appointment as a strong message that President Obama is serious about … [Read more...] about The Administrator

The First Word: Let’s Talk About the Climate

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

I’m reminded as we go to press that in Ireland we always talk about the weather. “How about the weather now?” was an oft heard refrain of my childhood, one that brought the answer, “The weather is up.” The weather is up! Or should we say, something is up with the weather. It’s too darn hot – with my pale Irish skin and light eye color, I’m constantly running for cover. And … [Read more...] about The First Word: Let’s Talk About the Climate

Healthcare and Life Sciences 50

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The inaugural Irish America Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 list celebrates Irish innovators who are leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The work of these Irish-American and Irish-born medical professionals contributes everyday to the health and wellness of our communities, from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology to research and … [Read more...] about Healthcare and Life Sciences 50

Dr. Garret FitzGerald Wants to Build Bridges

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment

He works between the strands of basic discovery and clinical trial, national research and global connection, harnessing the power of diaspora. The inaugural Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Keynote Speaker discusses the science of discovery.  Dr. Garret FitzGerald, a.k.a. “Big G” as faculty and students sometimes call him according to a 2001 Penn Medicine article, is a humble … [Read more...] about Dr. Garret FitzGerald Wants to Build Bridges

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Protestant William of Orange and his forces defeated Catholic James II on this day in 1690 at Battle of the Boyne. William’s victory rendered James II’s attempt to regain the British throne unsuccessful and allowed for a continuation of Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. The battle was fought across the River Boyne near Drogheda. July 12 is also known as “The Twelfth” or “Orange Day” in Belfast.

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